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Sri Lanka Backroads Cycling Tour

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From Negombo to Colombo
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Bicycle
Pedal-powered journeys for two-wheeled explorers
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German, French
Group Size 4 - 16
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Colombo to Negombo

    Start point
    Colombo, Sri Lanka (Airport, 09:00 - 17:00)
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Airport transfer to Negombo
    • Welcome Dinner at local restaurant
  2. Day 2

    Negombo to Dambulla

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Cycling ride through fishing villages and coastal roads (~45 km)
    • Transfer to Dambulla
  3. Day 3

    Dambulla - Sigiriya

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Morning cycling through village roads and irrigation canals (~33 km)
    • Visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress (UNESCO World Heritage site)
    • Optional summit walk at Sigiriya Rock Fortress
    Landmarks
    Sigiriya Rock Fortress
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Dambulla to Kandy

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Cycling ride through scenic countryside (~40 km)
    • Guided visit to Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
    Landmarks
    Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
    Kandy Lake
  5. Day 5

    Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Kandy-Ella Hill Country Train Journey
    • Gentle cycling around Nuwara Eliya (~27 km)
  6. Day 6

    Nuwara Eliya to Haputale

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cycling through highlands with botanical gardens and tea estates (~49 km)
    • Visit to Nine Arch Bridge and Ella viewpoints
    Landmarks
    Nine Arch Bridge
  7. Day 7

    Haputale to Yala Region

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Cycling descent through changing landscapes with waterfalls (~50 km)
    • Visit to Buduruwagala Temple
    • Visit to Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home
    Landmarks
    Buduruwagala Temple
  8. Day 8

    Yala to Galle

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell Dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Early-morning jeep safari in Yala National Park
    • Guided wildlife viewing (elephants, leopards, birds)
    • Final coastal ride to Galle (~36 km)
    • Farewell Dinner
    Landmarks
    Yala National Park
  9. Day 9

    Galle to Colombo

    End point
    Airport Interchange, Maththala, Hambantota, Sri Lanka (Colombo Airport, 12:00 - 14:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Transfer from Galle to Colombo

    Optional Activities

    • Pre-tour accommodation in Colombo
    • Post-tour accommodation in Colombo

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 346011

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Sri Lanka. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 1 month before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before July 23rd, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 23rd, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Tour de Vines. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Tour de Vines will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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